The bill is expected to enhance housing safety for tenants living in federally assisted rental units by providing real-time temperature data which can help identify and resolve temperature-related complaints and violations. This could potentially lead to improved health and living conditions for vulnerable populations who depend on affordable housing options. Additionally, data collected from the sensors will aid in evaluating compliance across different regions and housing types, allowing for better-informed policy decisions moving forward.
Summary
SB3652, known as the Housing Temperature Safety Act of 2024, mandates the installation of temperature sensors in covered federally assisted rental dwelling units. These sensors will monitor indoor temperatures to ensure compliance with established safety requirements. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is tasked with overseeing the implementation of a pilot program that provides grants for the installation and evaluation of these sensors in various types of federally assisted housing, including public housing and supportive housing for the elderly and disabled.
Contention
However, the bill may face pushback regarding the implementation logistics, such as the costs associated with installing the sensors and ensuring that public housing agencies can effectively collect and utilize the data. Potential concerns also include privacy issues regarding the data collected from tenants and the need for adequate internet connectivity to support the technology used in the sensors. Critics may argue that the bill's requirements could impose additional burdens on housing agencies already facing resource limitations.
Requires public colleges to adopt policy for prevention and treatment of exertional heat illness; requires pamphlet on heat stroke be provided to student-athletes, parents, and coaches at public colleges and K-12 schools.
Requires public colleges to adopt policy for prevention and treatment of exertional heat illness; requires pamphlet on heat stroke be provided to student-athletes, parents, and coaches at public colleges and K-12 schools.